I pilot a self-driving truck. Here’s why we need more.

96% of road accidents are caused by human error. Could self-driving semi trucks be a safer option? Up Next ► Inside the Auto Repair Shops of the Electric Age    • Inside the Auto Repair Shops of the Electr...   Subscribe to Freethink on YouTube ► https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe Embark, a pioneer in the autonomous vehicle industry, is on a mission to transform long-haul trucking by integrating self-driving technology into the sector. It's a project that aims to address the pressing issue of labor shortages, as well as enhance road safety and improve truckers' quality of life. Beverly Morrison, a professional trucker and a safety driver for one of Embark's autonomous trucks, plays a crucial role in refining this technology, providing valuable feedback from her first-hand experience. The potential of self-driving trucks goes beyond safety; they could drastically cut operational costs, streamline long-haul trips, and offer more efficient fuel consumption. Although automation may eventually take over much of long-haul trucking, human drivers remain indispensable, especially for intricate urban routes and local deliveries. Watch on Freethink.com ► Watch on Freethink.com ► https://www.freethink.com/sponsored/e... This video was made in partnership with ‪@MillionStoriesMedia‬ ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ Read more of our stories on reinventing transportation: Autonomous public transportation rolls out in Arizona ► https://www.freethink.com/transportat... World’s largest electric cargo plane can carry up to 400 pounds ► https://www.freethink.com/transportat... You can ride this “flying” electric ferry in 2023 ► https://www.freethink.com/energy/elec... ◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡ Watch our original series: ► Hard Reset:    • Hard Reset by Freethink   ► Just Might Work:    • Just Might Work by Freethink   ► Challengers:    • Challengers by Freethink   ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ About Freethink No politics, no gossip, no cynics. At Freethink, we believe the daily news should inspire people to build a better world. While most media is fueled by toxic politics and negativity, we focus on solutions: the smartest people, the biggest ideas, and the most ground breaking technology shaping our future. ◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡ Enjoy Freethink on your favorite platforms: ► Daily editorial features: https://www.freethink.com/?utm_source... ► Solutions-based stories, straight to your inbox: https://www.freethink.com/subscribe/?... ► Facebook:   / freethinkmedia​   ► Instagram:   / freethink​   ► Twitter:   / freethinkmedia​   ► Join the Freethink forum:   / freethinkforum